Metro FM is called out for bringing phony doctor Matthew Lani to talk on the air.
Lani is a well-known South African TikTok user who rose to prominence by claiming to be a professional doctor.
However, he was hauled to court and stated unequivocally that he is not a doctor and has never claimed to be.
By hosting the notorious TikTok user, the previously mentioned radio station pushed itself under the bus.
According to an insider, Matthew was used to boost the radio station’s ratings.
“They were just pushing numbers and popularity not taking into consideration that people would be upset,” says the person who provided the information.
Social media users called out Metro and slammed them for the act.
“I’m sorry but for me, Matthew Lani’s interview on @METROFMSA was a new radio low. Metro FM Talk is a credible and trusted platform to discuss current affairs and societal issues affecting South Africans. Giving Lani a platform to, of course, again prove he is a fraud who is convinced he is a doctor is a tabloid journalism and more seriously exploitation of his apparent mental unwellness. It was low-hanging fruit to attract listeners, sure, but tasteless nonetheless. My two cents worth,” said media specialist, Khanyi Magubane.
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“During the interview with Faith, Lani still insisted that he was a medical doctor. This is contrary to the statement he made last month during his arrest at the Helen Joseph hospital, where he confessed that he was not a medical doctor,” Zimoja wrote.
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